Earth Day Animal Activists & Conservation Conversation: Chat & Craft Class
Celebrate Earth Day in this course that celebrates people who have fought for endangered species and animal rights. It starts with a trivia game lesson and ends with an activism craft! Together we can save animals & protect our earth.
Ali Enright
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(23)
What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
I try my best to send personalized messages to parents after, but this is in no way a formal assessment, just a reflection :) I learn so much from each learner!Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
April 22 is Earth Day! Let's celebrate by learning about how to be an animal activist. Animals can teach us so much about ourselves and the beautiful world we live in. Unfortunately, many are at risk of extinction. This class celebrates people in history that have fought for animal rights. It answers questions such as: What is an endangered animal? Who decided to make a difference? How can kids help? This class is a similar format to the Not All Sheroes Wear Capes, but the content is entirely different. The course includes: -Warm-Up Game -Lesson about historical figures that discovered animals and fought to protect them -Crash course about how learners can make a difference -Craft based on animal activism -Quick reflection on what was learned My teaching style is adaptable, creative, and enthusiastic. I adjust courses according to students' interests and break up classes with trivia and polls to keep students engaged. My main priority is to meet students where they are. I treat them as equals that have as much to share as any other learner or adult. Note: It is not required to take the Not All Sheroes Wear Capes course prior to this. It is a helpful framework for why we celebrate sheroes, but it is not necessary. We will briefly review the definition of a shero in the beginning. This class was inspired by the numerous learners that demonstrated a passion for helping animals.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about effective strategies to educate others, participate in activism, and have fun while doing it.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
As a women's and gender studies scholar, I make a concerted effort to incorporate social justice theory in an approachable way. One way I do this is by including a diverse group of historical figures to celebrate. I encourage curiosity and difficult questions. Students of all gender orientations are welcome.
Supply List
Our craft will be making protest/awareness signs to advocate for animals! Students will at least need: -Piece of paper (ideally thick/with cardboard as a base) -Coloring supplies -Scissors (or pre cut-out pictures prior to class) -Glue The following options for materials are flexible, but if you have any of the following, it would be really fun to add to your sign! -Images from magazines or newspapers of environment/nature/animals -Recycled materials for decorating (e.g. bottle caps, pasta shells, the world is your oyster! pun intended :)) -Recycled materials for sign base (a cut out from old cardboard box works well!)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Curriculum will be presented on Canva, include trivia questions, and pulled from various sources including:
-The Wilderness Society
-National Geographic
-Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls (not read from directly, just for research purpose)
Joined June, 2021
5.0
23reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Universidad de Alcala de Henares
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
I am a trained teacher and social justice studies scholar. I have extensive history working as an activist and teaching about social justice issues. I've started animal-rights clubs and am actively invested in spreading word about how to protect endangered species (and include kids in the fight!).Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class
